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Guidance on the regulations for deep-sea pilotage. This notice also includes contact details for the competent authorities covering the areas concerned
Guidance for United Kingdom’s approach to the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), for the prevention of air pollution from ships.
For many ships operating offshore, the full extent contained within IMO regulations may be partially exempted and/or equivalent standards.
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
It is an offence to establish and use an unlicensed broadcasting station on board ships either within or outside UK territorial limits.
Concerns a circular issued about approved fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships.
Recommended standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Information about the U.S. Clean Water Act and compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's vessel general permit (VGP).
Survey and certification requirements with reference to air pollution from ships and clarification of the term important repair.
Guidance on compatibility issues concerning the joint use of immersion suits and lifejackets.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
A self certification process for the registration of GMDSS shore-based maintainers.
Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
Provides guidance to owners and crew to the inherent dangers on vessels not properly equipped for overnight sleeping on-board.
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
Notice outlines the guidance and procedure for obtaining an exemption from requirements of merchant shipping and fishing vessel (control of noise at work)
Alert to the possible problems caused by excessive harmonic distortion of electrical systems onboard vessels.
Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, authorised service personnel and recognised organisations.
Describes the Master’s responsibilities in relation to emergency information and arrangements on Classes III to VI(A) passenger ships and directs the reader to relevant legislation.
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